Designer Jaime Polan Zimmerman of JPZ Interiors fell in love with this semi-detached Victorian house the moment she saw it. “It looked nothing like it does now, but its core foundation was absolutely remarkable,” she says. “There were high ceilings, stained glass windows and so much potential.” See how Jaime modernized each room of the house, including a beautiful marble kitchen, spacious walk-in closet and a fabulous home office for her design studio. Watch the full tour here!

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“We leaned into this British country manor home vibe,” says designer Emily Griffin of Griffin Houghton. In this Victorian house makeover, the design duo mastered the mix of new and old by restoring antiques, designing bespoke furniture and adding a two-storey addition. Favorite moments include the oak-panelled bar area, a great room with exposed beams and the airy principal bedroom with a peaked roof and marble fireplace. “We’ve always done traditional homes — it feels second nature to us!” says Emily. Get the full tour here!

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Designer Suzanne Dimma takes us inside her client’s elegant home where classic decorating reigns supreme. EyeSwoon founder Athena Calderone’s Brooklyn brownstone was a big inspiration for this renovated circa-1930s house, as seen in the cult-favorite eyeswoon kitchen and foyer. See how Suzanne replicated the classic kitchen with off-black cabinets, herringbone floors, a marble floating shelf and of course — plenty of brass. Step inside the elegant foyer featuring checkerboard floors, a black-stained staircase and applied molding. “We had to make sure the house maintained the Old World feeling but modernized it with the updated kitchen,” says Suzanne. Watch the full tour here!

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This homeowner’s design brief was simple: create a functional, open-concept kitchen, a cozy living room and lounge style dining room for casual entertaining. See how designer Joel Bray achieved the look with a classic-meets-contemporary design approach. You’ll love the black Shaker cabinets in the handsome kitchen, a green channelled banquette in the dining area and a pretty little powder room with William Morris-inspired wallpaper. Watch for the full tour!

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When this family outgrew living in the upstairs apartment of their triplex, they called on designer Nicole Lanteigne to help them turn the space into a duplex. “As time evolved and the family grew, they realized they needed the space for themselves,” says Nicole. Emerald green cabinets, custom wall paneling and a luxe black and white kitchen are some of the elegant design moments you’ll find inside. Plus, don’t miss the third floor which is now a cool kids’ hangout space. Watch the full tour here!

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When designer Emilia Wisnieski of Studio 1NINE1 first saw her client’s ground floor apartment in downtown Toronto, it lacked function and flow. See how Emilia used custom storage to define zones and create a luxe look with a neutral palette and soft, tactile furniture. Plus, don’t miss the bold laundry room! “Laundry is so boring, so why not make that space a little more fun and exciting?” says Emilia. Watch the full tour here!

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Farah Altoumah designed every inch of her clients’s 960-square-foot apartment with purpose. A sleek, moody kitchen with integrated appliances and a hidden butler’s pantry blends seamlessly into the open-concept space. “The whole unit was designed with the city in mind,” says Farah. The designer selected the living room furniture to mimic the unique buildings along the Toronto skyline, from the Bubble Sofa to the Origami Chair. Get inspired by this cool and collected condo. Watch now!

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Designer Kate Dickson of Dickson Design Group knows the next trend is always around the corner, so when it came to designing her own house, she made sure to choose details that were timeless, yet modern and of the moment. See how Kate combines stylish elements with functionality in every space, including an eat-in kitchen island with heat-resistant porcelain counters and plenty of custom storage.

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Joanna Smeeth, principal designer at INDA Interiors helped her clients bring warmth into their dark, contemporary cottage in the Kawarthas. See how she brought in earthy elements with a branch chandelier, layered rugs, comfortable seating and plenty of wood, including a new butcher block counter. “Now you can lean back, put your feet up, grab a cup of coffee, light a fire and you’re here.” Watch the full tour!

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